Material Composition | Outdoor terrain, heavy use | Industry Standard: Aluminum (ASTM F1626 Grade 6061) Our Base: Aluminum + 20% lighter (ASTM F1626 Grade 6061) Our Advanced: Carbon fiber (ISO 527 tensile strength 3500 MPa) | ▲ Base: 20% lighter than industry standard. ▲▲ Advanced: 40% lighter than Base, 60% stronger than aluminum. | Advanced: Higher cost due to carbon fiber. |
Weight | Travel, mobility on uneven surfaces | Industry: 450g (standard hiking pole) Base: 350g (▲ 33% lighter) Advanced: 280g (▲▲▲ 38% lighter than Base) | ▲ Base: Reduces fatigue for long hikes. ▲▲ Advanced: Ideal for backpackers prioritizing portability. | Advanced: Less durable under extreme loads. |
Foldability | Travel, storage in vehicles/bags | Industry: Non-foldable Base: 2-section fold (collapsed: 30cm) Advanced: 3-section fold (collapsed: 20cm) | ▲ Base: Fits in backpacks. ▲▲ Advanced: Smallest collapsed size for compact storage. | Base: Requires manual adjustment for unfolding. |
Height Adjustability | Customization for users of different heights | Industry: Fixed length Base: 3-step adjustment (▲) Advanced: Continuous adjustment (▲▲) | ▲ Base: Suits average heights (150–180cm). ▲▲ Advanced: Perfect for all body types (140–200cm). | Advanced: Slightly heavier due to sliding mechanism. |
Certifications | Medical/rehabilitation use | Industry: Basic CE certification Base: CE + ISO 9001 quality management Advanced: CE + ISO 13482 (medical devices) | ▲ Base: Ensures durability. ▲▲ Advanced: Meets medical-grade safety standards for elderly/disabled users. | Advanced: Requires additional compliance testing. |
Accessories | Terrain adaptability, safety | Industry: None Base: Wrist strap (ISO 10319 compliant) Advanced: Wrist strap + interchangeable tips (ASTM F2436 anti-slip) | ▲ Base: Prevents dropping during use. ▲▲ Advanced: Grips mud/snow (▲) and adjusts to rocky terrain (▲▲). | Advanced: Requires tool-free tip replacement for ease of use. |